2016-17 Catalogs

This minor is designed to provide students with a broad range of courses in cyber security and cyber security related areas. Almost every aspect of modern communications is subject to cyber security attacks. Cyber security techniques and associated hardware and software are growing at an accelerating pace. Along with these fast-paced technologies, the attacks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. As a result, new and exciting jobs in cyber security are emerging on a daily basis.

To obtain a minor in a degree or concentration in the Department of Technology, students must take at least nine credits in the minor beyond those used in their major, technical or professional courses in another degree in the Department of Technology, or another minor.

Students can obtain only one minor in a degree or concentration in the Department of Technology and that minor cannot be in another concentration in their degree.

Only six transfer credits can be used toward a minor in a degree or concentration in the Department of Technology and they must be equivalent to courses in the minor. Transfer courses are subject to review by the minor advisor and subject matter expert.

Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by a vote of the Department faculty.

Note: This minor is not available for students in the BS in Information Technology or the BS in Technology Management with a concentration in Information and Communications Technology.